Malaria prevention in the city of Yaounde: knowledge and practices of urban dwellers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria prevention in Cameroon mainly relies on the use of ITNs. Although several free distribution campaigns of treated nets have been conducted across the country, bed net usage remains very low. A household survey was conducted to assess knowledge of the population and practices affecting treated net usage in the city of Yaoundé.

Methods

A community-based descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in January 2017 in 32 districts of the city of Yaoundé. Parents (household head, spouse or an elder representative) who consented to the study, were interviewed using a structured pre-tested questionnaire. Interviews were conducted in French or English. A questionnaire consisting of 22 questions was administered to know (i) people's knowledge and attitude on pre

SUBMITTER: Talipouo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6509831 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature